qathet Accordion Fest
Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11, 2024 | various times | various venues
Walter Martella and Karina Inkster are excited to bring you Powell River's third annual Accordion Fest! Featuring two days of diverse events that celebrate and demystify a much-maligned and underappreciated instrument.
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024
ACCORDION REPAIRS & SALES
Friday, May 10, 2024 | ALL DAY | Powell River Academy of Music
Tempo Trend, a Victoria-based speciality accordion store that's been in business for over 60 years, will be on site for all your accordion needs! Tune-ups, repairs, and sales. Bring the old squeezebox languishing in your closet, or purchase your first (or seventh) accordion.
MAIN CONCERT / OPENING NIGHT
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 7:00 PM | James Hall
Our main concert, featuring a wide variety of musical genres, special musical guests, co-directors Walter and Karina, and at least 5 accordions! Enjoy a 5-piece tango band featuring guitarist Budge Schachte and bassist Boyd Norman, as well as classical and jazz. Not to be missed!
Admission $25
Tickets are also available:
• at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 |
SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024
ACCORDION MASTERCLASS
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:30-11:45 AM | Powell River Academy of Music
Internationally renowned accordionist Jelena Milojević provides critiques, insights, and suggestions. A learning opportunity for both performers and observers. Zoom participation available.
Participants: $45 - Please email Karina Inkster to participate at karina@karinainkster.com.
Audience attendance by donation at the door.
COURTYARD PERFORMANCES
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 12:15-1:45 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Local and visiting performers share music in a casual environment. Sign up to play, and/or come and enjoy what's on offer.
By donation.
ACCORDION 101
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
This workshop introduces accordion-curious folks of any (or no) musical background to the instrument. Bring your own accordion, or borrow one for the session (generously provided by Tempo Trend).
By donation.
ACCORDION ORCHESTRA
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 3:15-4:15 PM | Powell River Academy of Music
Led by Walter Martella and open to accordionists of all levels (including beginners who participated in Accordion 101), join us for some group music-making fun.
By donation.
ACCORDION CABARET at the Forest Bistro
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM | Forest Bistro & Lounge
Celebrate with us at this year's Accordion Fest closing party. Featuring Kosta Bozhinov, Martin Hergt, Walter Martella, and Karina Inkster on accordions, Stephen Nikleva on guitar, and Boyd Norman on upright bass, enjoy an evening of many musical genres during dinner + drinks.
The Forest Bistro & Lounge is a 19+ establishment. However, minors are welcome before 10pm with a parent/guardian.
Admission $20
Tickets are also available:
• at the
Academy Box Office – 7280 Kemano Street, Monday – Thursday 9:30 - 4:30 |
For full schedule of events, please visit www.accordionfest.com
Powell River Academy of Music
7280 Kemano Street · Powell River, BC V8A 1M2 · Canada
Telephone: +1 604 485-9633
Fax: +1 604 485-2055
E-mail info@powellriveracademy.org
Office hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Please note that we follow the SD47 school calendar.
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